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Animate Behavior

Lead RBT

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

BCBA Supervision Hours And Contracts Available! Hiring Location: Early Learner Center in Emeryville, CA. Compensation: $24-$31 per hour. About Us We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style ...

Animate Behavior LLC

Lead RBT

Albany, CA · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

BCBA Supervision Hours And Contracts Available! Hiring Location: Early Learner Center in Albany, CA. Compensation: $24-$31 per hour. About Us We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style Applied ...

Animate Behavior LLC

Lead RBT

Albany, CA · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

BCBA Supervision Hours And Contracts Available! Hiring Location: Early Learner Center in Albany, CA. Compensation: $24-$31 per hour. About Us We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style Applied ...

Animate Behavior LLC

Lead RBT

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

BCBA Supervision Hours And Contracts Available! Hiring Location: Early Learner Center in Emeryville, CA. Compensation: $24-$31 per hour. About Us We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style ...

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How much do lead rbt jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead rbt in California is $25.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Lead RBT?

Lead Registered Behavior Technicians (Lead RBTs) are experienced behavior technicians who provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, typically to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. They not only deliver direct therapy but also take on additional responsibilities, such as mentoring new RBTs, assisting Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) with program implementation, and overseeing daily client care. Lead RBTs help ensure quality and consistency in therapy sessions and may assist with training, scheduling, and administrative tasks. Their leadership role is crucial for maintaining high standards of client service and supporting the clinical team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead RBT, you need a solid understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles, experience in implementing behavior intervention plans, and certification as an RBT. Familiarity with data collection software, ABA therapy tools, and compliance with HIPAA guidelines is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for mentoring other technicians and collaborating with supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These skills ensure effective therapy delivery, team cohesion, and positive outcomes for clients receiving behavioral support.

What are some common challenges Lead RBTs face when supervising and mentoring other RBTs, and how can they be addressed?

Lead Registered Behavior Technicians (Lead RBTs) often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistency in behavioral intervention implementation, providing effective feedback, and managing varying skill levels within their team. To address these, it's important to establish clear communication channels, offer regular training sessions, and model best practices during sessions. Collaborating closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and fostering a supportive team environment can also help Lead RBTs successfully mentor and guide less experienced RBTs.

What is the difference between Lead Rbt vs Rbt?

AspectLead RbtRbt
CertificationsRegistered Behavior Technician (Rbt) + additional leadership trainingRegistered Behavior Technician (Rbt)
Work EnvironmentSupervises Rbt staff, coordinates treatment plansProvides direct therapy under supervision
ResponsibilitiesOversees Rbt team, ensures quality of servicesDelivers ABA therapy to clients

The Lead Rbt typically has additional leadership responsibilities and oversees Rbt staff, while the Rbt focuses on direct client therapy. Both roles require Rbt certification, but the Lead Rbt often has more experience and supervisory duties within ABA therapy settings.

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Infographic showing various Lead Rbt job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,823 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Lead RBT

Animate Behavior

Emeryville, CA • On-site

$24 - $31/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

BCBA Supervision Hours And Contracts Available!

Hiring Location: Early Learner Center in Emeryville, CA.

Compensation: $24-$31 per hour.

About Us

We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) agency operating exclusively in the Greater Bay Area! Clinical quality, ethics, clients, and staff always come first at Animate Behavior.

If you love working with kids of all ages and want to meaningfully improve their lives, we want to meet you! Working at Animate Behavior provides incredible opportunities for Behavior Technicians to grow their ABA skills and career while changing lives for the better. Apply today!

What We Offer

  • BCBA supervisors always onsite
  • Ongoing training and career advancement
  • No driving between sessions

Position Summary

1:1 ABA Services with Clients (~75%)

  • Delivering therapeutic programs per client's treatment plan, observation and data collection, data graphing and analysis

Supervised Mid-Level Activities (~15%)

  • Overlapping Behavior Technicians and providing support
  • Training staff of behavior-analytic programs or content
  • Fidelity checks on staff implementation of programming
  • Program creation or data analysis with a BCBA

Administrative Work (~10%)

  • Assisting with opening and closing of office/center
  • General office/center upkeep, organization, and management
  • Assisting administrative team as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

  • Works directly, in one-on-one environments with children and adults with autism and other developmental disorders in center
  • Implements a wide variety of ABA interventions with fidelity and collects data on target behaviors per supervisor's instruction.
  • Maintains professional relationships with clients and caregivers
  • Reports progress, incidents, and challenges to appropriate members of the clinical team
  • Writes detailed session notes to be shared with the clinical team
  • Receives supervision and feedback from Assistant Clinical Supervisors and Clinical Supervisors to implement individualized treatment plans

Collaboration:

  • Works proactively and cooperatively with other team members
  • Communicates to supervisor when additional support is needed
  • Maintains compliance with all administrative safety, legal, and ethical obligations per company, funding source, BACB guidelines and CA law.

Supervision:

  • Conducts skill acquisition probes for clients as assigned by supervisors.
  • Conducts observations of behavior technicians to assess for fidelity in the implementation of programming as assigned by supervisors.
  • Conducts training (BST) for behavior technicians on client programming as assigned by supervisors.
  • Creates teaching instructions, session schedules, and targets with supervision from a BCBA.
  • Conducts data analysis of programming with supervision from a BCBA.

Minimum Qualifications Must have at least one of the following three qualifications:

  • Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA®)
  • Bachelor's Degree + 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis + one year implementing behavioral health treatment under the supervision of a BCBA.
  • Bachelor's Degree + two years of experience in implementing behavioral health treatment in a center or in home.

If you do not have one of the above minimum qualifications but are still interested in joining our team, please apply to our Behavior Technician Role instead!

Additional Requirements

  • Consistent availability between 9:00 am and 6:15 pm Monday-Friday
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Successfully pass Live Scan fingerprinting and background check
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Documentation for all childcare-industry vaccinations, including Covid-19

Animate Behavior is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • License reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

  • Children
  • Infants

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Work setting:

  • Clinic
  • In-person

Ability to Relocate:

  • Emeryville, CA 94608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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